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1. Canadians are ready for Chinese-made autos, but experts note there are security risks

   

   Weeks after Ottawa announced that it would allow a limited number of Chinese-made vehicles into the Canadian market, some have warned that the move puts data privacy at risk. But that might not be a significant turn-off for consumers who are in the market for a new car.

2. The art of no deal: A Greenlandic carver’s vengeful response to Trump shows opportunity amid crisis

   

   Greenlanders don't think that Donald Trump is done with their island quite yet, but some are determined to make the most of the crisis. Carver Kim Kleist-Eriksen — who carved his own rebuttal of Trump's efforts to take over the island — has found new audiences for his art in Canada; tourism operators are dealing with a surge of international interest; and those who want Greenland's independence from Denmark see opportunities to forge stronger international bonds.

3. Obama clarifies comments on aliens being real, says he saw 'no evidence' they've made contact

   

   Former U.S. president Barack Obama took to Instagram on Sunday to clarify comments he'd made on a podcast about aliens being real, saying he did not see evidence that aliens have made contact with us.

4. Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks

   

   For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government squeezing Cuba's oil supply has pushed the nation's most crucial industry closer to its breaking point.

5. Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor known for Tender Mercies and The Godfather, dead at 95

   

   American actor Robert Duvall, known for his best-actor Oscar role in Tender Mercies and for appearing in classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at 95.